Here are some influential quotes from classic songs of the 60's and 70's, as well as some cool literary quotes from various time periods that continue to inspire us. Links are provided to buy the music or books.

"Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. . . . It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more."Erica JongSource: How to Save Your Own Life

"I do my thing, and you do your thing. I am not tin this world to live up to your expectations, and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you, and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, it's beautiful."Frederick E. Perl

"With our love we could save the world"George HarrisonSource: Within Without You

"We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep on watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.
"John Lennon

"Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love."Kahlil Gibran

"The Communists have no need to introduce free love; it has existed almost from time immemorial."Karl MarxSource: The Communist Manifesto

"Made up my mind to make a new start. Going to California with an aching in my heart. Someone told me there's a girl out there
With love in her eyes and flowers in her hair. "Led ZeppelinSource: Goin' to California

"I felt like if any two people had any kind of sexual affinity for each other they had to sleep with each other immediately, otherwise it was a terrible betrayal and waste...Fortunately, I'm relieved of those obsessions now. It's really wonderful. It's really wonderful not feeling you have to sleep with everybody."Leonard CohenSource: The Sixties - by Richard Avedon

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that."Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love and forget how to hate!"Ozzy OsbourneSource: Crazy Train

"I believe true happiness is derived from helping others and spreading love. Sharing Unconditional Love is the best high you can experience. Pure Engery flows though you unhindered by doubt, fear or expectation. It is magical beyond belief. Try it sometime!"Skip Stone

"If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with."Steven Stills